Make sure to follow correct volume names in your scenario.
9) I’m not sure whether this step is required, but still I’m following it to mark as OS X server version.
That’s it, we have completed major part of installing OS X 10.9 on VMware workstation, which is preparing bootable disk.
Shutdown the existing Mac OS X virtual machine and safely remove the second 10GB VMDK file. I recommend to take a copy of this file.
Part 2 – How to Boot OS X 10.9 Mavericks on VMware workstation with Windows 8 or Windows 710) Better to have latest version of VMware workstation.
Unlock VMware workstation for Mac OS X guest support in Windows host. Check our earlier guide how to use VMware workstation 8 or 9 unlocker.
You must see Apple Mac OS X support in guest OS area after applying the patch,
11) Download Sysprobs lion files from here and extract it where you have enough disk space for 10.9 installation.
Open pre configured virtual machine VMX file from extracted location, it will be opened by VMware workstation by default.
Modify the hardware settings as you like depending on the physical computer hardware resources.
12) Attach the bootable VMDK file which we created in earlier steps. Make sure to add it as first disk of SCSI controller of virtual machine.
13) Power on Mavericks OS X 10.9 virtual machine now. If the unlocker patch and bootable hard disk (VMDK) worked fine, then you will be seeing the installation screen.
As you could see in above screen, there is no install button to start installation straightaway. No worries, start the terminal as mentioned.
14) Use installer command to start installation by specifying destination volume. By default the new disk (destination disk) will be named ‘Macintosh’. If you are not sure about disk name, you can use ‘Disk Utility’ to see the correct name.
Use below command to start.
Installation process will take some time. Nothing may appear on screen for some time, do not worry and let it run until you see the final message.
15) Once installation completed, shut down the virtual machine and remove bootable VMDK file. Start up the Mavericks virtual machine and I’m sure you will be landing on initial configuration and personalization screens. Complete them and enjoy.